I've had a very nice, very full, very fun, very tiring day today.
First, Mom and I went to the Morristown Craft show that we go to just about every year . . . I also discovered that there's an observation window upstairs, from which I took this picture of all the booths.
But--different this year--we had friends! Risa, her Mom, and the twins. Okay, so Alex got a little cranky and tired toward the end, there, but really, they were so good . . . no tantrums or screams, just, well, a little whining (grin). Considering there really wasn't much for them to actually do or look at (lots of breakable stuff, you know!), they were good. And their antics amused any number of observers, too. Anyway, I bought a couple of Christmas presents, which is good.
After the craft show, we hastened . . . Alex was hungry, remember . . . albeit by the scenic backroads . . . to a nearby diner for some lunch, and then we all came back to our house. Which made Chappy VERY happy. I think he was feeling left out. But while they were here, his tail barely stopped wagging. Nobody does that cute little wiggle-greeting better than my dog.
And then? Well, I mixed the stollen. I've got two heavy bowls (like this) sitting on the kitchen counter, waiting to be baked tomorrow. That's the dangerous part. The part that makes me cranky and irritable and dangerous to be around. (I explained that last year.) To make things more challenging, Mom will be home tomorrow . . . sort of. She's driving Dad to the airport around 2:00, and then is going to stop at Short Hills mall to try to pass some time while I wring my hands in front of the oven, until it's safe to come home. Poor thing--it's like she's being banished. But trust me. She's safer out of the house!
Now, I'm tired, I have a headache again (third day in a row, I think), and I'm going to go take a nice, hot shower to try to revive myself for the evening's knitting.
Oh, and I finished my fourth and last skein of raspberry yarn last night. Woohoo!!
mmmmm stollen! love it!
Posted by: amanda | December 02, 2006 at 08:08 PM
Sounds like a great day. Here's hoping the baking goes well tomorrow. :)
Posted by: Beth | December 02, 2006 at 09:00 PM
At least the fambly knows to get out of the way and actually does! I hate it when I am doing something that will make me cranky and someone is there saying "can I help you?" "is there anything I can do?" why YES! Go away! It's always better when it's self-starting go away! good luck witht he baking....
Posted by: Carol | December 02, 2006 at 09:57 PM
my sympathies to you and your mother. i hope you make it through aotehr year intact. (and your mixer!) i may make stollen some day, but if i do, i'll keep your experience in mind, lol (maybe i'll do it in the bread machine, lol!)
Posted by: minnie | December 02, 2006 at 11:29 PM
Sounds like a great day - I hope your headache goes away, or things could get really ugly tomorrow...
Posted by: Chris | December 02, 2006 at 11:40 PM
I hate missing this year's Craft show but work and school has collided into consuming the weekend. I love their jewelry and it is such a great location for gift buying.
Posted by: Monica | December 03, 2006 at 09:29 AM
Have fun-I will be at a bookstore and out for Chinese food today.
Posted by: Paula | December 03, 2006 at 12:07 PM
gaaa your kitchen is freakishly set up just like mum and dad's window and do, colour of cupboards, placement of table and counter top. WEIRD :) I had to do a double take :)
Posted by: Kelly | December 03, 2006 at 08:31 PM
We had a great time Saturday. Thanks for inviting us along this year.
Posted by: Risa | December 04, 2006 at 10:58 AM
Oh I hope you're able to lose the 'Stollen Headache' (I think it's the stress of the upcoming weekend...)
And, glad to hear you guys didn't eat at Taco Bell *g*
Posted by: JessaLu | December 06, 2006 at 11:57 AM